International School of Advanced LearningBoston, USA
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What we like about the school
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Lessons are for 70 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
Location: International School of Advanced Learning (ISAL) Boston is located in the historic American city of Boston. The school is housed in the Allston neighbourhood and has several links to public transport, amenities, bars, eateries and residential properties nearby. Students have Boston city centre around a 20-40-minute journey from the school, depending on the public transport mode chosen.
Course selection: ISAL Boston provides a range of courses with something suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school has programmes in Writing Skills, Exam Preparation (TOEFL, IELTS), and Business English.
Accommodation: ISAL Boston started to provide accommodation at the end of 2023. They offer single rooms in a shared house within a 1-minute walk of the school. The accommodation is in a renovated building and has fully furnished rooms, a washer & dryer, central heating and air conditioning and a fully functioning kitchen with appliances. It is also close to restaurants and shops.
Getting around: ISAL Boston has bus and train links close by, the Boston Landing train station being within a 15-minute walk of the school's front doors.
Social and cultural: The school is housed in a residential area of Alston, on the outskirts of Boston city, ensuring that students receive a view into the "real life" of the city and its surrounding occupants. TISAL Boston also organises movie clubs, field trips, conversation clubs, and has a Cultural Calendar for all students to enjoy.
- The language school International School of Advanced Learning was founded in Boston, USA in 2013.
- Legal name / parent company: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ADVANCED LEARNING LLC
- Tax registration ID: 46-3568385
English Courses
General Language
Intensive English Course ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
15 lessons per week
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16 students (max)
Offer! from
200US$ 190US$
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- | 1600 1520 | -- | -- | 2400 2280 |
The Intensive English Program (IEP) offers an immersive and consistent platform to improve your English language at an accelerated pace.
There are 6 levels of instruction, each level includes a Grammar and Integrated Skills class. Each class has its own corresponding book and curriculum.
In the Grammar class, the focus is on useful structures and natural application in practical contexts.
In the Integrated class, you will concentrate on building confidence and greater fluency in all language skills with socially relevant, topical themes.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 70 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
4, 8, 12 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation ![Recommended English course]( "Recommended English course")
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
Offer! from
200US$ 190US$
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is an intensive 20-hour-per-week TOEFL preparation course. The aim of the class is to provide daily intensive training in each of the exam’s four sections: Reading; Listening; Speaking; and Writing.
The focus is on test-taking strategies for specific question types as well as more general ESL skills such as pronunciation, spelling, and grammar. You will utilize a full TOEFL textbook and other supplementary materials to prepare for full-length practice exams that will be administered every Friday.
The course is designed to be completed in one 4-week session, however, it may be taken multiple times until the desired test score is reached.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 70 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
IELTS Exam Preparation ![Recommended English course]( "Recommended English course")
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer! from
200US$ 190US$
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is an intensive 20-hour IELTS preparation course. The aim of the class is to provide daily intensive training in each of the exam’s four sections: Reading; Listening; Speaking; and Writing.
The focus is on test-taking strategies for specific question types as well as more general ESL skills such as pronunciation, spelling, and grammar. However, because the IELTS exam incorporates more general listening and speaking tasks, the course will include more practical, less academic material.
You will utilize a complete IELTS textbook and other supplementary materials to prepare for full-length practice exams that will be administered every Friday.
The course is designed to be completed in one 4-week session, however, it may be taken multiple times until the desired test score is reached.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 70 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 7
Information for all courses offered by International School of Advanced Learning
Lesson duration
70 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 150 US$ per course level.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 16 Jan 2024, 29 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 23 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 16 Jan 2024, 29 May 2024, 04 Jul 2024, 04 Sep 2024, 23 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Note: All courses offered by International School of Advanced Learning, Boston can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
International School of Advanced Learning
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at International School of Advanced Learning and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Auditorium
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 17Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
17 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Logan International Airport:
100 US$ one way
200 US$ return (both ways)
200 US$ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Boston and how to get from the airport to Boston on your own here on our Boston page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa for travelling to USA and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 US$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Other language schools in Boston offering English courses:
- Ardmore Language Schools
- EC English, Back Bay
- EF International Language Center, Brighton
- ELC - English Language Center, Beacon Hill/Downtown
- Embassy Junior Centre
- English school in Boston: FLS Boston Commons
- FLS Summer School
- Global Achievers Academy, Cambridge
- Influent
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages, Cambridge
- Kings
- LSI - Language Studies International, Downtown Boston-South Station
- OHC English
- Stafford House International Junior Centre, Braintree
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- TALK English Schools
Questions and answers about International School of Advanced Learning
- Can I get an enrollment letter for a friend of mine?“You can book the course for him/her on the website, however, you cannot get the letter of acceptance on his/her behalf.”Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 22, 2023
FAQ about International School of Advanced Learning, Boston
- What is the best price for a course at International School of Advanced Learning, Boston?English courses at International School of Advanced Learning start at 190 US$ for Intensive English Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by International School of Advanced Learning?Yes. The school offers pickup from Logan International Airport (100 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at International School of Advanced Learning?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International School of Advanced Learning varies from 10 students (TOEFL Exam Preparation) to 16 students (Intensive English Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at International School of Advanced Learning?100% of teachers at International School of Advanced Learning hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of International School of Advanced Learning from?The highest Nationality percentage at International School of Advanced Learning comes from Brazil with a 10% representation, followed by students from Russia (10%) and Turkey (8%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- International School of Advanced Learning offers courses for which ages?International School of Advanced Learning offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
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